Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Gets Official Candles

An official candle has been released capturing the smell of Tertium, the setting ofWarhammer 40,000: Darktide.Darktideis the latest game set in the dark sci-fi universe ofWarhammer 40Kand is a co-op horde shooter from Fatshark, the developer behind otherWarhammergames taking place in the universe’s fantasy settingVermintideandVermintide 2. Fatshark has received a lot of praise for itsVermintidegames, and so fans were excited to see what the developer would come up with next....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Karen Koch

What Is Free PS Plus PS5 Game Operation: Tango

It’s no surprise, then, to see PS Plus’ streak of launching brand new games day-and-date with the service is continuing into June as well. Following a leak earlier in the week, Sony has finally confirmed that Clever Play’sOperation: TangowilljoinStar Wars SquadronsandVirtual Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdownon June 1. PS5 owners on the lookout for their next cooperative multiplayer fix should definitely be keeping this game on their radar. A Co-op Spy Adventure Operation: Tangois a cooperative online spy adventure game, that challenges two players to work together in sync to complete an assortment of heist-style missions....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Teresa Watson

What To Expect From Vinland Saga Season 2 (According To The Manga)

The expectations for Vinland Saga Season 2 are ramping up as it’s only a few weeks away from the premiere. The first episode will release on July 06, 2025, and all episodes will be simulcast outside of Japan on Netflix and Crunchyroll.The previous season streamed on Amazon Prime Video and then Netflix, where you can currently find it. The anime’s first season premiered back in July 2019. After a long wait, Vinland Saga’s community can now count the days until the beloved showbased on Makoto Yukimura’s storyreturns....

May 28, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Lori Brown

When is Ranked Coming to Valorant?

During its closed beta period,Valoranthad aranked systemthat allowed for competitive play. However, when players got on the full released game, that mode was no longer available, and fans are wondering when it will be back. Valoranthas made headlines as afirst-person shooter gamethat soared to the front of players' radars. Gamers are flocking to the fully released version to learn the game and prove their skills to other players, but the competitive rankings that were available in the closed beta aren’t in the full game quite yet....

May 28, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Latoya Chan

Why Elden Ring's Dung Eater is Just So Evil

Summary Elden Ring’sDung Eaterhas a ridiculous name, but he is one of the most evil characters that FromSoftware has ever created. Even in a world as dark and gloomy as the Lands Between ofElden Ring, there are a few characters that stand out for the sheer horrors that they are willing to perpetrate. The Dung Eater is by no means the only villain that players will encounter, nor the only character whose actions cross the line to irredeemable evil....

May 28, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Rachel Brock

10 Starter Tips For The Witcher: Monster Slayer

The highly anticipated GPS-based mobile gameThe Witcher: Monster Slayerwas finally released to the public late in July and Witchers new and old are returning to the world of the beloved game series. The game takes inspiration from other GPS games likePokemon GObut puts its own tactical and combat-oriented spin on it. RELATED:Open-World RPGs To Play After The Witcher 3 Instead of tossing a Pokeball at a Squirtle or expanding one’s collection,The Witcher Monster Slayergives players the tools to take on monsters just like in the games....

May 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1035 words · Ricky Hunter

18 Easiest Platinum Trophies To Get On PS4

Platinum trophies are no small deal to a completionist. These achievements are proof that a player shows dedication, diligence, and perseverance when tackling many challenges games have to offer. In the PS4 generation, these achievements are treasured more than ever. RELATED:The 10 Hardest Platinum Trophies To Get On PS4 The games on this list, however, are the exact opposite. It gives the player the least amount of trouble to complete and earn the platinum....

May 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1147 words · Thomas Williams

343 Investigating Halo Infinite Achievement Issues

343 Industries has launchedHalo Infinite’s highly anticipated campaign and, aside from issues revolving around the game’s lack of pre-load options before release, it’s been a relatively smooth launch. One issue that many fans have experienced when playing the game, however, revolves around some buggy achievements that aren’t going off after completing their requirements. Luckily for anyone playingHalo Infinitewith hopes that it might also give a hearty boost to their gamerscore, 343 Industries has addressed the issue via the official Halo Support Twitter account....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Douglas Madden

4 Most Iconic Blonde Manhwa Female Characters

Blonde female charactersare one of the most common in the Manhwa realm. The Blonde color executes an aura of beauty and vitality, increasing the character’s charm and likability. Blonde female characters like Aria Roscente fromThe Villainess Turns the Hourglassand Athanasia fromWho Made Me A Princesshave various traits beyond their sun-like hair color. They challenge the set stereotype and refine readers' expectations of female leads. The iconic golden strands emphasize the characters’ visuals by symbolizing beauty, femininity, youth, and desirability....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 608 words · Sandra Walters

A Plague Tale: Requiem Reveals

The average playthrough ofA Plague Tale: Requiemwill take gamers around 15-18 hours, according to Lead Level Designer Kevin Pinson.A Plague Tale: Requiemis the sequel to 2019’sA Plague Tale: Innocence, a game that tells the story of Amicia, a young girl hoping to protect her brother in an alternate history of medieval France.A Plague Tale: Requiemhas gone goldand has an October 18 release date, and more details are being revealed about the game, including its story and gameplay....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Stephen Lane

Activision Blizzard Issues Statement on Controversial Diversity Hiring Stance

BothActivision Blizzardand Electronic Arts have been targeted by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) via a proposal to modify the companies' hiring practices. In letters from the AFL-CIO to the Securities and Exchange Commission, it said Activision Blizzard andElectronic Artsshould implement hiring practices based on the Rooney Rule. While EA said it will consider the proposal, Activision Blizzard rejected the proposal in a letter sent by its attorneys....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 522 words · Guy Turner

Anime Where The Villain Wins

Most people want to see good triumph over evil in fiction. The hero rescues the kidnapped prince. The spy deactivates the bomb before it destroys the city. The superheroes drive the alien invaders out of Earth once and for all. The battle might be hard-fought, and there may be casualties, but in the end, good stands victorious. In these anime, though, that’s not how it goes. Sometimes the reason the villain is monologing is because his evil plan is already in motion, and the heroes have already lost....

May 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1594 words · David Peters

Assassin's Creed Red Development Assisted by Ubisoft Japan, Cultural Consultants

Ubisoft Quebec, the lead development studio ofAssassin’s Creed Red(an open-world RPG set in Feudal Japan), is receiving assistance from Ubisoft Japan and outside cultural consultants to maintain authenticity and sensitivity. Not much is known yet aboutAssassin’s Creed Red, outside its setting and the fact that it’s part of theAssassin’s Creed Infinityproject, and that’s likely so Ubisoft as a whole can focus on theBaghdad-setAssassin’s Creed Mirage. AC Mirageis set to release in 2023, and while it has not been explicitly stated, it would seem thatAssassin’s Creed Redwould be the next major title beyond that....

May 27, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Kristin Cohen